Operation - Section 30 09/09 OM3056 Page 30-16 Operating Instructions TOWING Prior to towing a truck, many factors must be care- fully considered. Serious personal injury and/or sig- nificant property damage may result if important safety practices, procedures, and preparation for moving heavy equipment are not observed. 3. If the disabled truck is loaded, dump the entire load. Never pull or tow a loaded truck. 4. Determine that the towing vehicle has adequate capacity to both move and stop the towed truck in all conditions. 5. Inspect the tow bar. The tow bar capacity must be approximately 1.5 times the gross vehicle weight of the truck being towed.
DO NOT tow the truck any faster than 8 kph (5 mph). A disabled machine may be towed after adhering to the following minimum precautions. 6. Block the disabled truck to prevent movement while attaching the tow bar. 1. Shut the engine off. Chock wheels on disabled truck to prevent movement while attaching tow bar. 7. Release the disabled truck brakes and remove the wheel chocks. 8. Sudden movement may cause tow bar failure. Smooth and gradual truck movement is preferred. 2. If the truck is equipped, install the hydraulic connections for steering and dumping between the towing and towed vehicles. Check the towed vehicle braking system. Minimize the tow angle at all times. DO NOT exceed 30°.
The towed truck must be steered in the direction of the tow bar.